BRISTOL, Conn. -- The Miami Dolphins already lost their head coach, but they can rest assured their Pro Bowl defensive end won't be doing the same.

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Jason Taylor ended recent speculation that he may retire from football during a television appearance on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown. The defensive player of the year asserted that regardless who is coaching the team, he'll return for his 11th season.

"If [the new coach will] have me, I'll be back in Miami," Taylor said during his guest analyst role on the show.

Last week Taylor, 32, acknowledged he was considering retirement and made related comments as recently as Friday.